FOSTER

SIDEBOARD UNIT

Thoughtfully crafted in 2023

The Foster Unit is a reflection of my childhood upbringing. Much of society has a negative view of foster homes and sometimes that perspective is justified. My experience was different as my foster parents were a positive influence for my life. They gave me structure, stability, and selflessness that I would have never gained from my biological parents. They showed me what having community meant and taught me about hard work. Most importantly they showed me what it meant to have a place to call HOME.

A STORY TO TELL

The cane webbing silhouettes what my foster folks unconditionally offered. The door is oversized and acts as a literal door pull and the casework is supported by a solid pedestal base. This is an analogy of how my foster parents opened their doors to me and gave me a foundation of values for growing into an adult I could be proud of.

I wanted to keep the form and function of the Foster Unit as simple as possible. This was to ensure that all focus was on the messaging of the piece and nothing would take away from the silhouette of the "home" shaped cane doors.